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New regulations will require floatplane passengers to wear PFDs

New regulations will require floatplane passengers to wear PFDs

Travellers taking floatplanes in and out of Sechelt will have to get used to wearing personal flotation devices. Changes to Canada’s aviation regulations announced by federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau on Feb.
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David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

The most recognizable advocate for the environment in this country is calling on Canadian youth to change the political agenda and force action on the issue of climate change.
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Squamish police briefs

Squamish police briefs

Smoking in vehicle leads to arrest. Dumpster fire. Rental scams.
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Squamish’s Sonia Butterworth nominated for Women of Distinction Award

Squamish’s Sonia Butterworth nominated for Women of Distinction Award

36th annual awards from YWCA Metro Vancouver highlight women
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COUNCIL CUT: Council’s wishlist

COUNCIL CUT: Council’s wishlist

Councillors starting to draft possible motions for LMLGA, and, possibly, down the road, the UBCM
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COUNCIL CUT: Squamish municipal staff may get more power

COUNCIL CUT: Squamish municipal staff may get more power

Bureaucrats could get the final say on more decisions, if bylaw becomes a reality
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Police briefs

Police briefs

Break and enter suspect arrested. Skating on thin ice. Vancouver driver busted for speeding.
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Women’s Centre housing project needs money, fast

Women’s Centre housing project needs money, fast

Development may take away needed land for housing, Howe Sound Women’s Centre official says
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8 more glass sponge reef refuges created in Howe Sound

8 more glass sponge reef refuges created in Howe Sound

They’ve been quietly hanging on for more than 500 million years and they’ve got a fighting chance at 500 million more.
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In the line of wildfire

In the line of wildfire

Squamish residents best be FireSmart, for their own protection: say experts
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